The 10 Most Dazzling Dressing Tables

Lady's Desk by Barbara Barry realized by Henredon

Lady's Desk by Barbara Barry realized by Henredon

"Glamorous and practical," Showers raves, "with enough room for a pair of lamps—there’s nothing better than eye-level lighting." Corzine is just as enthusiastic. "Nicely detailed," she pronounces of the table’s fluted drawers and nickel sabots. "This one belongs in a sophisticated boudoir."

La Bohéme Desk by Ralph Lauren Home

La Bohéme Desk by Ralph Lauren Home

"This is so much furniture for the price," Corzine says of the inset leather top, brass mounts, and cabriole legs. "You’d truly feel elegant sitting here." Showers sees it "somewhere unexpected," such as a minimalist room with a low-key look. "It could serve as a kind of art piece," she explains. "That’s the beauty of it."